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A review by yapha
Space Runners #1: The Moon Platoon by Jeramey Kraatz
4.0
(4 1/2 stars. I liked this WAY more than I expected to!)
Benny Love is one of this year's 100 scholarship winners to spend two weeks on the moon at the Lunar Taj, the first off-earth resort. It is owned by trillionaire Elijah West, who made his fortune inventing cars that can fly in space. Each year, Mr. West brings 100 of the best and the brightest to the moon for two weeks, then sends them back to Earth with enough money to change their lives forever. Benny is grateful to have received the scholarship. He and his brothers live in a caravan in the Drylands, where there is never enough water, barely enough food, and always dirt and sand. On his first day on the moon, he and his new friends (which include some very NOT stereotypical girls!) discover something out of the ordinary. As they continue to explore more, they discover the secret Elijah West doesn't want anyone to know. A thrilling space adventure, including plenty of car chases and live action video game sims. Fans of the Bounders series will enjoy this one as well. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up.
Benny Love is one of this year's 100 scholarship winners to spend two weeks on the moon at the Lunar Taj, the first off-earth resort. It is owned by trillionaire Elijah West, who made his fortune inventing cars that can fly in space. Each year, Mr. West brings 100 of the best and the brightest to the moon for two weeks, then sends them back to Earth with enough money to change their lives forever. Benny is grateful to have received the scholarship. He and his brothers live in a caravan in the Drylands, where there is never enough water, barely enough food, and always dirt and sand. On his first day on the moon, he and his new friends (which include some very NOT stereotypical girls!) discover something out of the ordinary. As they continue to explore more, they discover the secret Elijah West doesn't want anyone to know. A thrilling space adventure, including plenty of car chases and live action video game sims. Fans of the Bounders series will enjoy this one as well. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up.